Kilo Lingo

/ˈkɒmreɪd/

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Translation

A friend, especially someone who works, travels or fights beside you.

Word origin

From Spanish camarada, meaning someone who shares your room, from Latin camera for a room.

Origin
Spanish
Root
camarada
English cognates
camera, chamber

Grammar

Gender
Pluralcomrades

Examples

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"Comrades" here means the men who fought beside him.

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"Comrade" is one friend who shares your work.

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Some political groups use "comrade" when they speak to each other.

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This word is part of lesson 35.